Each item of material was painstakingly selected. Macassar Ebony, North Queensland Figured Butt Maple (It’s amazing story can be read below) red Shagreen and Italian leather. The very intricate drawer-opening mechanisms and the nickel-plated brass feet have been custom made for this piece. Drawer sides are made from quarter-sawn solid Queensland Silver Ash and feature very fine, hand-cut dovetails. Each drawer is precision fitted with fine red Italian leather. There are even protective leather pads with hand skived and folded edges under each foot. The box is beautifully hand finished with a durable satin lacquer. Signed and engraved with the registered number.
A video explaining how to access each of the secret opening systems will be supplied to the purchaser.
Dimensions: Width 33cm Depth 33cm Height 35cm
Top opening compartment - maximum pen diameter is 23mm; Three drawers - maximum pen diameter is 25mm
INSPIRATION - “There’s something deep inside my psyche that is fascinated with secret compartments. Perhaps it has to do with my childhood on the farm. It was a time of constant discovery. Being free to roam over hundreds of acres of rugged bushland, I was forever discovering the secret places where the small birds, animals and insects of the bush hid from prying eyes. Discovering them took many hours and sometimes days of patience and skill. Just like discovering where we have placed secret compartments within our pieces. This box has been made with great skill and passion. And it is very difficult to discover it’s secrets. I know this unique treasure will become a well-loved family heirloom. Please enjoy it, and all the joy and intrigue it will bring you”…David Boucher
Click here to read about NORTH QUEENSLAND FIGURED BUTT MAPLE – timber with a story as dramatic as it is rare.
The Shagreen we use in our products is tanned and dyed using natural pigment. It’s environmentally friendly and created from commercially discarded skins of farmed stingray that are neither endangered nor threatened and are originally harvested as a food source. Materials used in our products are not included in the list of C.I.T.E.S (Convention International Trade of Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna).
PRICING: Price includes GST within Australia. For international purchases, taxes and import duties may apply according to your local regulations.
SHIPPING & DELIVERY:
Due to the size and weight of this piece, delivery is managed through trusted specialist high end furniture delivery partners. We provide tailored shipping quotations for both Australian and international destinations to make sure your piece arrives safely. For an extra fee, your piece can be unpacked and placed. Please contact us for a tailored shipping quotation.